Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 248:

As Elyse walked, she gradually composed herself. She asked Jayden calmly, “Where have you been? Why are you back so late?”

Jayden reassured her by gently patting her hand, saying, “I faced a bit of trouble, but it’s all sorted now. I’m here to stand by you, so you don’t need to worry about anything now.”

Elyse didn’t say anything. She received no real explanation, and Jayden seemed to dismiss the issue too casually. He didn’t understand how vulnerable she had felt waiting for him.

“Jayden, where were you? Why didn’t you inform me?” Elyse could no longer hide her disappointment, feeling defeated.

Jayden tried to soothe her again, “Don’t worry about it. I haven’t betrayed your trust. Something unexpected came up. I’ll make it up to you later.”

Elyse inquired, “What unexpected thing happened to you?”

Clearly irritated by her persistent questioning, Jayden did not mask his annoyance and responded, “I’ve already mentioned that it’s not important. Why do you keep bringing it up?”

Elyse stopped in her tracks. “I’m your wife, aren’t I? Shouldn’t I be aware of what’s going on with you?”

a serious expression, Jayden said word by word, “Elyse, you’re

Jayden clenched his jaw, seeming about to speak.

sigh and

guests engaged Jayden in conversation while Elyse was left out. Noticing Elyse’s disappointment, Tracy approached, draped an arm over her shoulder,

I’d prefer it if he hadn’t come back at

the tension in her voice and realized they had fought, though she hadn’t expected it to be

birthday party. Try to enjoy it. Don’t look so upset,” Tracy

Owen approached. He came over to Elyse with a gift, accompanied by

Elyse,” he said, presenting her

from her. “I was caught up with something important today. That’s why I’m late.” As

asked with curiosity, “Why did you bring Miss Bates along? Do you know each

coughed. He deliberately put on airs and said, “She’s my date today. She knew you were celebrating your birthday, so she wanted to join and asked me to bring

with a bright smile. “I didn’t know it was your birthday. I just

an arrogant look. Elyse was puzzled by his behavior. As he tilted his head back, he seemed as vain and self-absorbed

Jayden noticed Brook and approached slowly in his wheelchair. His gaze lingered on Corrie